The college has a rule that every five days off. There is a three-day holiday in half a month. However, because the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, according to the past years, these three-day holidays are moved to the Mid-Autumn Festival. In addition, there are three days of statutory official leave during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
, so there is a six-day long holiday.
This will of course make it easier for non-local students in the academy to travel home for the Mid-Autumn Festival without being too hasty. Another point is also because of the Mid-Autumn Oiran Competition in Hangzhou. The preliminary selection for the Oiran Competition will begin on August 13th, and the competition will start on August 15th.
That night, the oiran of the year will be decided. The large-scale competition spanning three days is a major event in Hangzhou and even Zhejiang Province. Not only people from all over the south will come to watch and participate, but many people will even come from the Zhou Dynasty.
People from all over the world come from far and wide just to join in the fun. In a sense, the Oiran Competition is no longer a competition between brothels, but a gathering of literati, celebrities and wealthy businessmen. It has become a symbol of culture and mutual exchange.
Reasons and opportunities for communication.
On August 12, the college officially announces the holiday. In the afternoon, students from other places can pack up and return home, and local students can also go home. Except for those students who are unwilling to go home and ignore what is happening outside the window and only focus on studying, there are moments in the college
Become empty.
Lin Jue arrived at Fang Dunru's home after finishing his morning classes. Because he had promised Mrs. Fang to build a small study room for Fang Dunru, it was urgent. Fang Dunru's bedroom was already filled with bookshelves.
There are books full of pen and ink everywhere. Mrs. Fang has been nagging about this for many days.
When having dinner at Fang's house at noon, Fang Dunru specially invited Xue Qian to have a drink, and Lin Jue naturally served as a dinner party to accompany him. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Fang Dunru and Xue Qian talked about the affairs of the DPRK.
Because of some things, the two of them had drunk some wine, and their expressions were quite indignant, and every word of indignation made the atmosphere at the table somewhat depressing.
In order to ease the atmosphere, Lin Jue changed the topic. Then he remembered the story of Xue Qian that Fang Huanqiu told him that day, and wanted to discuss the article "On Loyalty in Punishments and Rewards" with Xue Manzi.
Of course, Lin Jue didn't want to argue with him about the views of the article. In fact, the views in the article had nothing to do with right or wrong. They just discussed a policy. Lin Jue was not bored enough to discuss the affairs of the Zhou Dynasty with Xue Qian.
Waiting for something.
“Mr.
Xue Qian raised his glass and drank, then turned to talk to Fang Dunru again. Lin Jue said hurriedly: "Mr. Xue, the student has something to ask."
Xue Qian turned his head and said: "You are Old Man Fang's student, so don't ask me anything. I don't want to offend anyone."
Fang Dunru laughed and said: "What are you talking about? He is a disciple of your school, how can he come to ask me? Although I have accepted him as a student, the academic affairs are your business. Could it be that you have taken Shuxiu and don't want to do it?"
work?"
"Bah! Shu Xiu Shu Xiu, he keeps threatening me with this all day long. He can still live with Xue Qian digging bamboo shoots and eating grass roots. Don't think that you are doing me a favor by inviting me to be a teacher. Believe it or not, I will pack up immediately.
Leave?" Xue Qian spat.
Fang Dunru had long been accustomed to his behavior and didn't take it seriously. Fang Huanqiu leaned against the door and laughed. His father was majestic and solemn, but he was helpless in front of Xue Manzi. This was funny.
"Mr. Xue, the student is not helping anyone, but this time the student's question must be answered by Mr. Xue. Even the mountain leader may not be able to answer it." Lin Jue said with a smile.
Xue Qian glared and said: "How do I teach you on weekdays? Why do you say it so euphemistically? You should point at my nose and say: I will ask you, not others. This is what you should say. That's all, you ask. Bar."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "When I entered Mr.'s school that day, I admired him very much. After asking about Mr. Xue privately, I found out that Mr. , it is recorded in the book. During the imperial examination in the previous dynasty, Henan Juzi wrote an impromptu article "On Punishment and Reward Loyalty" which shocked everyone. Later I found out that it was Mr. Xue's policy essay during the imperial examination. The students were really impressed and admired him.
Xue Qian frowned and said: "Old man, what are you talking about? Don't you have a question to ask? What kind of question is this?"
Lin Jue said with a smile: "Yes, yes, the problem lies in this article "On Punishment and Reward Loyalty". Regardless of Mr.'s literary talent and views, there is a question in the article that I have not been able to solve after searching all the books. I can only ask Mr. himself. .”
Xue Qian rolled his eyes and said: "You really have time to dig out this kind of old Huang to ask questions. Tell me, where is it in the article?"
Lin Jue nodded, thought for a while and said: "There is such an allusion in Mr. Yao's article: 'In the time of Yao, Gaotao was a scholar. When he was about to kill someone, Gaotao said: "Kill him." Three. Yao said: "Excuse me. ", 3.'. With this quotation, we can lead to the following argument: 'Therefore the world feared Gao Tao's firmness in enforcing the law, but Le Yao's lenient punishment.' The student's problem is that the allusion used by the teacher comes from Where? The student has searched the books but cannot find any records of this allusion. Please sir, please help the students clear up their doubts."
Fang Dunru was expecting Lin Jue to ask some in-depth questions, but unexpectedly he just asked about the origin of the allusion, which made him a little disappointed. However, he had read Xue Qian's policy essay many times, so he didn't pay attention to it. The origin of the allusion. Thinking about it carefully, it seems that the origin of this allusion cannot be found in my mind. With my profound knowledge, this is rare. So I tilted my head and looked at Xue Qian, hoping to know the answer.
Xue Qian didn't seem to realize that Lin Jue would ask this question. He was stunned and suddenly laughed and said: "After so many years, someone finally asked this question. I wrote this article at the Imperial Examination Center. , everyone said yes, but no one asked me the source of this scripture. Unexpectedly, more than 40 years later, a young man asked me this question. Hahaha, interesting."
Fang Dunru said strangely: "Old Xue, what's so interesting about this? I'm just asking you where the allusion comes from."
Xue Qian pointed at Fang Dunru with a smile and said: "You self-righteous people have no idea what's interesting about this matter. I actually made up this allusion. There is no such allusion at all. In the examination room that day, a group of people I came here to prove my point of view. It doesn’t matter what I say. Someone must believe me when I bring Yao Gun out. Secondly, I also want to make fun of the world. Those who are called literary leaders and famous Confucian scholars are all proud of themselves. Reading poetry books, but not knowing that the allusion does not exist at all. Some people may find it suspicious, but they dare not ask for fear of being ridiculed for not being knowledgeable. Haha, the funniest and most interesting thing about this is , it is clear that this is a fabricated classic, but no one pointed it out. This shows the false atmosphere in the officialdom and literary world. It was like this forty years ago, and it will be even worse forty years later."
Fang Dunru was so shocked that it was indescribable. He stared blankly at Xue Qian and rolled his eyes. The allusion was actually made up, and it seemed that he did it deliberately, which was quite teasing to the world.
Lin Jue also laughed out loud, and this Mr. Xue Manzi became more and more cute. This incident was like a naughty and mischievous child, who both hoped to be seen through, but was also worried about being seen through. Sadly, so many people at that time
Among the officials, great Confucians, and celebrities, no one pointed out this matter, and even openly wrote it into the "History of the State and Dynasties"
"In ". Isn't this the story of the Emperor's New Clothes? Many people actually doubt it, but they dare not say it.
Xue Qian raised his glass to Lin Jue and said: "Come and have a drink. This matter has been on my mind for forty years and it is finally over today. Although the person who pointed it out was not a great scholar, just a young man. But it is better than never having anyone investigate the truth.
I will take this matter to the grave to resolve it."
"But why are you doing this? That is the imperial examination venue. The most taboo thing in writing articles is to make up allusions and make up false statements. If someone points it out, your reputation will be ruined and you will have no chance of passing the imperial examination." Fang
Dunru asked.
Xue Qian laughed and said: "You old fool, you and I passed the imperial examination and became officials, but now we are not ordinary people? Is there any difference between people like us who passed the imperial examination and failed? You don't
Do you think it’s fun to tease everyone in the world?”
Fang Dunru was stunned for a moment, and then burst out laughing.
Lin Jue drank all the wine and asked again: "Mr. Xue, I have a hypothetical question. Back in the imperial examination, if someone asked you the source of this classic, how would you answer?"
Xue Qian raised his head and thought for a while and said: "I'm sure they won't ask, because I can see that they are all idiots. Even if they ask, I can still deal with it."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "If I were a gentleman, if anyone asked about the origin of the allusion, I would answer him in four words."
"Oh? Which four words?" Fang Dunru and Xue Qian asked at the same time.
"No need for a source!" Lin Jue laughed.
"Oh, this is great. It's domineering and direct. Why didn't I think of it? Haha, why do you need the source? Do you need to ask for the source of my article? Hahaha." Xue Qian pointed his finger and praised it, laughing endlessly.
Fang Dunru stared at Lin Jue and thought: You must have learned too quickly from him. This is his speaking style. Nothing else. If you dare to write articles and make up allusions, see how I will deal with you.
